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Lyrics & meaning

Maalai Nerathil

From Alangari · 1979

Lyricist
Soolur Kalaipithan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Alangari1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Krishnaiyyaa ramaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna, Oh Lord Rama
Krishnaiyyaa ramaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna, Oh Lord Rama
Female
Maalai neraththil kannan vanthaanKannan came in the evening time
Mayangiya kolaththil vanthaen endraanHe said he came in an enchanted state
Maalai neraththil kannan vanthaanKannan came in the evening time
Mayangiya kolaththil vanthaen endraanHe said he came in an enchanted state
Female
Kadhal mannanavan pakkam vanthaanThe king of love came close to my side
Leelaigal aayiram solli thanthaanHe taught me a thousand playful acts
Kadhal mannanavan pakkam vanthaanThe king of love came close to my side
Leelaigal aayiram solli thanthaanHe taught me a thousand playful acts
Ennai naan maranthenammaaOh mother, I forgot my own self
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari
Female
Chinna idai valaiththaanHe bent my slender waist
Thuvandaen thudiththaenI swooned and trembled
Mannanavan padhiththaanThe king planted his embrace
Senthaen kudiththaenI drank sweet honey
Kan moodi nindraenammaaOh mother, I stood with my eyes closed
Female
Kattra kalai muttaravillaiThe art learned has not ended
Pettra sugam bodhavilliThe bliss obtained is not enough
Ennai naan maranthaenammaaOh mother, I forgot my own self
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari
Female
Sila per uduththidaSome people have no clothes to wear
Thuniyillai vazhiyillaiThere is no way or means for them
Ennidam udaiyunduI have clothes with me
Aninthida pozhuthillaiYet I have no time to wear them
Female
Sila per uduththidaSome people have no clothes to wear
Thuniyillai vazhiyillaiThere is no way or means for them
Ennidam udaiyunduI have clothes with me
Aninthida pozhuthillaiYet I have no time to wear them
Nadappathu meithaanammaaOh mother, what happens here is true
Female
Mathamillai mozhiyillaiThere is no religion, no language
Inamillai kulamillaiThere is no race, no caste
Samaththuva poongaa idhu…This is a garden of equality...
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari
Female
Maalai neraththil kannan vanthaanKannan came in the evening time
Mayangiya kolaththil vanthaen endraanHe said he came in an enchanted state
Female
Kadhal mannanavan pakkam vanthaanThe king of love came close to my side
Leelaigal aayiram solli thanthaanHe taught me a thousand playful acts
Ennai naan maranthenammaaOh mother, I forgot my own self
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari
Female
KrishnaiyyaaOh Lord Krishna
Chorus :Krishna hari hariChorus: Krishna Hari Hari
Female :RamaiyyaaFemale: Oh Lord Rama
Chorus :Rama hari rama hariChorus: Rama Hari Rama Hari

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the movie Alangari (1979), set to music by V. Kumar and rendered energetically by L. R. Eswari with lyrics by Soolur Kalaipithan, blends sensual romantic expressions with subtle social commentary. The protagonist describes an enchanting evening encounter with her lover, comparing him playfully to Lord Krishna ('Kannan') who brings divine playful charm ('leelas') and intimacy, leading her to lose herself in joy and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Chinna idai valaiththaan / Mannanavan padhiththaan

Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive words/lines, such as 'Chinna' and 'Mannanavan'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Chinna idai valaiththaan / Thuvandaen thudiththaen

Matching end sounds across lines like 'valaiththaan', 'thudiththaan', 'padhiththaan', and 'kudiththaan'.

Metaphor / Rupakam

Senthaen kudiththaen / Samaththuva poongaa idhu…

Comparing love and sensual pleasure to drinking pure honey ('Senthaen kudiththaen') and depicting human harmony as a garden of equality ('Samaththuva poongaa').

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Trivia

The song is composed by V. Kumar, known for his unique melodic arrangements in late 70s Tamil cinema. L. R. Eswari's expressive rendition adds a distinct vivacity that blends devotional Krishna chants with playful romantic undertones.

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